Yup. He's a kid from the South who suffered serious racism and abuse. That is what inspires him to go into law school, so he could change Social Acts and make the lives of other black people better.
I respectfully dissagree. The two best Uncle Phil moment are when Will's dad walks out on him again and when Uncle Phil hustles a pool shark to save Will from gambling debt.
I disagree I think the best two is when Will's dad walks out and when him and Aunt Viv storm the jail and he says "If you don't let those two boys out I am going to tie this place up in so much ligation your grandchildren are going to need lawyers".
On the series finale, the fact that he tells Will "you are my son. End of story.", made me cry so hard. He stayed behind to finish his degree and while they left LA they still supported and loved him. This show was and still is amazing.
Uncle Phil in my opinion represents what being a truly good man is. Hard working, puts his family first, treats others with respect and how he would want to be treated,but also doesn't take shit from anybody because he has worked too damn hard and been through too much in his life to let anyone try and take an ounce of that from him. A truly great character and a fantastic role model for not just men and fathers but all people in general. We need more characters like this today, because we need more people like this today.
Uncle Phil’s absolutely right. Will was street-wise and independent, sometimes to a fault, but he had the life experience that Hillary, Carlton, and Ashley never had due to being sheltered the entirety of their lives. He was way more equipped to deal on his own.
🧐 I wonder if Carlton & his sisters are more stable and secure in their person-hood though, having had consistent safety, and rules, and kindness and attention from their parents. 🤔 Just thinkin.’ Both things could be true at the same time, I suppose… 🤔
@@miahconnell23 I'd think there should be a fine balance of both. At least from how I grew up similar to Carlton and the family, I wish I had some of the lifestyle Will did.
Yeah this is just silly. People get mad at the guy who played Lamott too for not going to Red Fox's funeral. Death is sad but at the end of the day you work with someone and eventually wish them the best and move on.
People act like when Will came to live with them was the first time he ever met Uncle Phil. He'd known him since he was a child, it's his Uncle ffs 🤣 There's flashbacks of Will and Carlton playing when they visited when they were kids.
The fact that Uncle Phil shows some love and respect for Will despite their grievances is very touching. But also note how Will seems to care a lot about how Uncle Phil perceives him and is even quite ashamed when he thinks he is failing his paternal figure.
"I remember a kid loaded with all the potential in the world, and now I see a person on the verge of realizing that potential." Considering Will Smith's career at the beginning and end of this show, this was exceptionally profound. RIP James Avery, you were a real father figure to so many of us.
@@tranquility2745 he somewhat did but he had blown all his money and owed alot to the IRS so most of his money from the beginning of the show went to the IRS
3:27 I think it's worth to it that I think at that point is a callback to the first episode when Uncle Phil catches Will playing Beethoven on the piano.
My uncle Phil, I call him dad. He's been there for me since my birth. When other young men of his generation ran away from fatherhood, my dad stepped up and together with my mom raised me. The only thing that separated my parents was my mother's untimely death nearly 23 Christmases ago. The only thing I fear in this world is letting my father down, so every day of my life I make damn sure that I live up to his name, because he gave his name to me (I'm a Jr.). He's a retired paralegal attorney now but my dad still calls me from 3/4 way around the world (I live and teach in Asia now). If I could be one quarter the man my father is, then I will achieve greatness, because that's what my dad is: greatness.
Know why Phil never worries about Will? Because he’s already street savvy. He knows the way of how things work in the world. He’s just immature and needs life experience. The other kids were sheltered, so as they get older, Phil worries about them dealing with life complications.
James Avery is irreplaceable! Loved him on Fresh Prince and as the voice of the Shredder. 90’s comedy shows are still very relevant for me and will always hold a special place in my heart 🙂
I think the episode where Ben Vereen plays Will's birth father and Phil is there for Will (showing us all who Will's real 'dad' is) ranks up there. These are great moments too.
@@germansantos5733 when u become a father u can Make the best out of it and become as caring as uncle Phil. You can make it better then your own father!
I "DID" have a great daddy like Uncle Phil. It's jus to BAD & very very SAD that I didn't realize it until after he was gone. If I had 1 "ONE" wish right now, I would wish I could still have my daddy here with us & in the same Xtra special wish, I would wish I would've @ least made the effort to get along with my daddy. In ever so sweet remembrance of my LUVING daddy: Scotty Rex Reed - 8/26/41 to 3/25/99 @ 5:06 pm. I LUV & MISS U SO SOOOOOOOOO VERY VERY MUCH DADDY!! RIHP.💚💙👍🏽🙋🏻♀️🥰😪👨👧👌🏽😘🌻🌴🌹🙌🏼😇🙏🏼🇺🇲💙💚‼️
"I'm gonna fill this place with so much litigation..that your GRANDCHILDREN ARE GONNA NEED LOYERS" James Avery was brilliant actor, and a tremendous uncle Phil.
This man's delivery and his genuine attitude towards everyone in the cast can be felt during their reunion episode. It was amazing to see how much of a real life impact he had on them and how that is also portrayed in the show as well.
I had my father until I was 16 and he passed suddenly. Throughout that time and after I was fortunate to have giants continuing to guide, teach and mold me in his absence. I strive to emulate those qualities and strength as an uncle and godfather to the next generation.
I think everyone has their own favorite Uncle Phil moments that are relatable to them. In the end, every Uncle Phil moment is the best one, because he was a truly great man, and inspiration.
I wish my dad was like uncle phil...my own father never really helped me financially or morally... I had to deal with it myself and became a man on my own...sure is hard but still taking notes
im really sorry you didnt have a role model on par like uncle phil , but you know something , if you ever have kids or damn even nephews , you can the their uncle phil ...
I saw a kid loaded with all the potential in the world, now i see a person on the verge of realizing that potential.... Ydek how close i came to crying
If you rewatch the Pilot episode, it’s easy to see how Uncle Phil’s character really sees beyond Will’s rough exterior to see the potential he has when he proudly looks on in silence as Will, unaware that he was being observed, was performing a rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven's composition “Für Elise.” The line before your quote when he says “You have no idea what my first memory of you is’” is really powerful, when that pilot scene is on your mind.
Man... I wish I had an father figure like Uncle Phil in my life.... Scripted or not, he makes this look so natural as if this was just an extension of his personality.
Uncles are the best. They treat you differently than parents. They let you do things your parents would frown upon. My uncle Ted was such a man. He taught me how to drive in a grocery store parking lot when I was twelve. He let me look at his collection of Playboy magazines (quite a learning experience for me for sure). I could talk to him about things I could never discuss at home. I have so many fond memories of him. He has since passed but I will never forget him or stop loving him.
We all go through that time in our lives when we feel how will felt... a failure, Hell for me it feels like right now, but like uncle phil keeps preaching Im keep ma head up and keep pushing because bad times don't last forever.
I can't describe how I feel when I hear James Avery speak as both himself and as uncle Phil. I don't even know him albeit I did watch the show, yet I respect so much and his words carry so much weight to them to really hit you in the heart. When he said to Will in the 2nd clip "A man I'm damn proud of", that has so much impact on me it's so strange but feels so familiar. May you rest in peace Mr Avery 🕊
The apartment scene is really impactful to me. I just graduated college and got a job. I feel like an adult and want to be an independent adult but sometimes I forget it’s ok to ask for help
It’s amazing how we look back and realize we were so hard on ourselves at such a young age. I felt bad being in my early 20s and not “having it all together.” Now in my late 30s I realize I should’ve given myself more grace
Will reminds me of Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks he was always the trouble maker. But I learned something the one that they yell at the most is the favorite one and they admire the most. So when people are hard on you it's for a reason. Thank you James Avery for showing me that just real life lessons.
This show touches your heart and gives you so many fond memories. One of my favorite shows of all times. God bless Uncle Phil. One of the best characters on the show.
RIP James 'Tank' Avery: He was from Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was actually one of my father's closest friends throughout childhood. The 1st time I met him is when he was in the prime of the Fresh Prince; I was in 3rd or 4th grade. I asked him if he knew my father he asked me his name; then he said Yes young man your father was my best friend growing up. His mother was also a school crossing guard. Dude was a REAL G: MUCH RESPECT..
@@smill1985 Apparently so. He played O-Line on the ACHS squad. They called him tank bcuz he was built like one. I remember one time he came to our school Westside Complex; his mom was a school crossing guard. I was in 3rd or 4th grade, I said to him do you know my father he said he was friends with you. He asked me who my father was, I said Gordon Adams. He said 'Gordon Adams, that was my best buddy growing up.". My pops was also really close with Harvey Mason of Four Play. .Anyway my dad used to always say, there's my boy. Tank Avery. When he was on Fresh Prince. My 😭 pops passed away 6 months ago. Today. RIP. BLACK 🖤 👑.
That second speech felt like James Avery to Will Smith, not Uncle Phil to "Will Smith". Real life Will really matured during this show's run. I hope one day, he and the REAL Aunt Viv (Janet Hubert) can reconcile.
I have a uncle Phil and he has helped me so much and all I have done is give him grief? The funny thing that I was born and raised in north Philadelphia the bad lands!!! He just gave me another chance at life and I won't let him down!
I have a theory as to why Uncle Phil never worries about Will: Unlike Uncle Phil's children (Hillary, Carlton, & Ashley), Will grew up without a father and like his mother mentioned, she was always working. Will grew up learning how to take care of himself, do chores while going to school, gaining life experience i.e. street smarts. Will has proven in each episode he's pretty resourceful, a people person, and can be confident in situations he's never put himself in. Hell, in the first episode, we see Will, a dude who grew up in the streets from the hood, playing Beethoven at the end of the episode. No one would have guessed that Will would be able to play piano. I think that even Will is smarter than Carlton and that's why Uncle Phil never worries about him.
Yeah that one with will's dad is deep. Seeing him show that he didn't think negativity with his first thoughts and being there for him when he buried himself with work. It's what fathers do. Yeah the first parts of there lives are basically boring. But once he gets into things you both enjoy and wanna do together. Is amazing. The last steps of seeing your son go from boy to manhood. Is overwhelmingly heartbreaking. Not in a bad way. But in the best way possible. I may be a young lad. But I know more than anyone on this matter. That's why uncle phil is the og.
When my kids get a bit older, family night is going to be watching all of the seasons of FPoBA. So many great lessons mixed with comedy that keeps the smiles on.
I don't give AF what anyone says, Uncle Phil is the best black tv dad..... PERIOD! and to all the morons in the comment section let me explain something to you: I don't watch a great many white sitcoms I mainly watch the black sitcoms it's completely unfair for me to say Uncle Phil is the best TV dad. When I have not watched all of the TV dads. I'm black. I have a tendency to watch the black TV shows there are several shows I have not watched like Dawson's Creek, Growing Pains, Mr. Belvedere, 7th Heaven and so forth and so on. that's why I say he is the best black TV Dad, it's unfair of me to put him above people whom I have never watched. it's no different when back when baseball 1st became a national sport & all of the best players were white and they never allowed any black players to compete. So how can they say all of the best players were the white when they never competed against anyone else in other ethnic groups? So please stop asking me why did I use black in the description.
trulyspeaking a short ran. No TV dad besides Ward Cleaver wielded wisdom like Phillip Banks. But unlike Mr. Cleaver he tackled race issues, teenage child transitioning into adulthood, father abandonment, drugs, you name it. To me no other tv dad comes close.
Every time i feel like i've got a struggle going on in my life i always find myself coming back to hearing Uncle Phil's words. It always comforts me a bit to just hear it.
Everytime I watch these videos I just get sad and cry because how special he truly was how good of an actor he is how caring of a soul he was he truly was a friendly big man a true teddy bear love you miss you sir
3:34...that moment every kid has (even when they're not a kid anymore) when they realize everything is going to be alright. Even in my 30s, with a family of my own and after being laid off and ashamed to tell me parents, my father put his hand on my shoulder and said "It's gonna be ok. Let's get through this". No matter how old you are, no matter whether it's your blood parent or not, you still have someone there for you.
They really need to bring this show back and re run the whole damn thing. I truly believe it would help others to gain some perspective, direction and hope back into a lot of hearts out there!
People talk about how bad TV is, but Black American TV in the 80s and 90s helped raise us and we had some AMAZING examples. Aunt Vivian (Hubert) and Uncle Phil. Mama Clair Huxtable. Mama Harriet and Papa Carl Winslow and big bro Eddie Winslow. Cousin Martin Payne and Gina Waters. The entire cast of A Different World post S2 we saw as our sisters and brothers, wanting to be just like them when we grew up and went to college, especially an HBCU. Khadija Sinclair Maxine Regine Kyle and Overton became our crew. Black American TV became our extended family and we need to get some of that back.
I love the second scene most in the whole series because every child is brilliant no matter what.., but that being said if uncle Phil didn't push and motivate by his own success and discipline like he did. Will wouldn't have felt this way at all, and children need to realize as well as adults you never read a book by its cover and assume because no matter how right you think you are, your never close to what your parents or elders see you as...
Because as touching and as much of a hallmark moment that was, it gets plenty of shine for that already. This show offered more essential moments than that one.
To me what makes Uncle Phil so great is he never ridiculed his kids (Will included) for failing at something. It's when they didn't try, gave up, or didn't apply themselves that he came down hard on them. Kinda like with this apartment thing. He told them all it was a dumb idea, but when they went for it, he supported them and when it didn't work out, he didn't pull the "I told ya so." card. If you never try, you'll never succeed. It's the old cliche, it's not how many times you fall down it's how many times you pick yourself back up that matters. Vince Lombardi said, "I never lost a football game, I just ran out of time." The most successful people on earth have failed 10x more than they've succeeded. Wait I mean to say is that you never truly "fail" until you give up.
I think my favorite uncle Phil scenes are when he hustles the pool shark, and when he lays into Will's dad. Honorable mention: at the jail when Will abd Carlton are arrested
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Everybody needs an uncle Phil in their lives.
I hear u man what u wrote describes my situation with my dad
ultragarrison lost mine my father Sept 21 2016
sorry for your loss bro
Aviccena 20821 Thanx man
ultragarrison ikr agree 100%
Uncle Phil is the best tv dad ever.
CycloneMetal agreed.
CycloneMetal I agree he was funny emotional he was everything I wish my dad was
Nah fam bill Cosby (jk)
Him and James Evans from Good Times
He played the uncle not dad
I always got the impression that Uncle Phil came from humble beginnings and had more in common with Will than his own kids who grew up in Bel Air.
He did he and Vivian talk about it a few times. Dudes a self made man
he did. Remember the episode where his mom came to visit? He a country boy. Great observation by the way.
Yup. He's a kid from the South who suffered serious racism and abuse. That is what inspires him to go into law school, so he could change Social Acts and make the lives of other black people better.
THAT would be a cool series prequel
Ummm he always talked about his upbriging
I respectfully dissagree. The two best Uncle Phil moment are when Will's dad walks out on him again and when Uncle Phil hustles a pool shark to save Will from gambling debt.
100% agree. I actually got a pool que that i named Louseale (i know i spelled it wrong)
I disagree I think the best two is when Will's dad walks out and when him and Aunt Viv storm the jail and he says "If you don't let those two boys out I am going to tie this place up in so much ligation your grandchildren are going to need lawyers".
Could you tell me what Is the chapter in which uncle Phill saves Will from the shark??? I've been looking for that episodie since a while 🙏🏻🙏🏻
When Will's dad walked out on him that scene was all credited to Will
When he stood up to those racist cops.
Uncle Phil was a better dad than Will could ever hope for.
What Will hoped for Al Bundy?
Will is slap happy in his life.
@@cheeseburger12 What ?
James' acting is just top notch!!
+Christian Westwood I know right r.I.p
hdrevolution123 best shredder ever
somebody get the cameraman some coffee, he is drunk again.
I thought I was having a stroke
I thought I was having some LSD... then I remember I just had that yesterday.
Not the camera man its who ever edited video
The cameraman is standing on a slippery floor trying to find his footing
They turned stabilization on, AKA the Worldstar filter
On the series finale, the fact that he tells Will "you are my son. End of story.", made me cry so hard. He stayed behind to finish his degree and while they left LA they still supported and loved him. This show was and still is amazing.
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Uncle Phil in my opinion represents what being a truly good man is. Hard working, puts his family first, treats others with respect and how he would want to be treated,but also doesn't take shit from anybody because he has worked too damn hard and been through too much in his life to let anyone try and take an ounce of that from him. A truly great character and a fantastic role model for not just men and fathers but all people in general. We need more characters like this today, because we need more people like this today.
@Shana Jackson: Shut up, and turn off the caps lock.
Uncle Phil’s absolutely right. Will was street-wise and independent, sometimes to a fault, but he had the life experience that Hillary, Carlton, and Ashley never had due to being sheltered the entirety of their lives. He was way more equipped to deal on his own.
🧐 I wonder if Carlton & his sisters are more stable and secure in their person-hood though, having had consistent safety, and rules, and kindness and attention from their parents. 🤔 Just thinkin.’ Both things could be true at the same time, I suppose… 🤔
@@miahconnell23 I'd think there should be a fine balance of both. At least from how I grew up similar to Carlton and the family, I wish I had some of the lifestyle Will did.
damn will must've been crushed when James died, r.i.p. uncle Phil and shredder
Rafaellm ok l Artiga
Hes an actor, and they worked together. He's not actually his actual uncle...
Jacob Osman maybe they just weren't that close /didn't get along... Happens in life. Both seem like good guys
Rafael Artiga ya im sad and he lost so much weight too
Yeah this is just silly. People get mad at the guy who played Lamott too for not going to Red Fox's funeral. Death is sad but at the end of the day you work with someone and eventually wish them the best and move on.
Damn! James Avery you're too good! You are definitely missed.
Joseph Willes rip 😭😭😢😢
Joseph Willes 😔😔😔
YES
R.I.P James! such a legendary actor!
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+Thomas Hall James Avery, the actor who played Uncle Phil.
+_________________________________ 001 Sadly, yes he did. I'm wanting to say it was in 2014, but it was within the last few years.
+DJCandyManMike December 31st 3013
"You have no idea what my first memory of you was."
Why do I get the feeling he talking about the time he heard Will play the piano.
Whenever I head Fur Elise it reminds me of that scene.
People act like when Will came to live with them was the first time he ever met Uncle Phil. He'd known him since he was a child, it's his Uncle ffs 🤣 There's flashbacks of Will and Carlton playing when they visited when they were kids.
@@bosambo yeah but there was never moments they got to know eachother until that moment there was no understandinh
The fact that Uncle Phil shows some love and respect for Will despite their grievances is very touching.
But also note how Will seems to care a lot about how Uncle Phil perceives him and is even quite ashamed when he thinks he is failing his paternal figure.
nothing beats "break out Lucille"
The King in the North best dad who is actually your uncle: Uncle Phil or Ned Stark?
Obviously we know who wins out of Cat and Viv...
Gambino morning.
😂
better then Negan lol
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"I remember a kid loaded with all the potential in the world, and now I see a person on the verge of realizing that potential."
Considering Will Smith's career at the beginning and end of this show, this was exceptionally profound. RIP James Avery, you were a real father figure to so many of us.
Acting wise, yes. I'm pretty he already had a very successful music career even in the early seasons of the show.
@@tranquility2745 he somewhat did but he had blown all his money and owed alot to the IRS so most of his money from the beginning of the show went to the IRS
Amen to that 🙌🏾
Will Smith went on to star in Men In Black
3:27 I think it's worth to it that I think at that point is a callback to the first episode when Uncle Phil catches Will playing Beethoven on the piano.
We all wish we had our own uncle Phil in our lives.
The best way to realise that goal is to be the Uncle Phil for somebody
I do things out of spite Some of us do and did..
I'm fourtunte enough to have an uncle phil like father figure in my life.
Maybe we do we just don’t know it
My uncle Phil, I call him dad. He's been there for me since my birth. When other young men of his generation ran away from fatherhood, my dad stepped up and together with my mom raised me. The only thing that separated my parents was my mother's untimely death nearly 23 Christmases ago. The only thing I fear in this world is letting my father down, so every day of my life I make damn sure that I live up to his name, because he gave his name to me (I'm a Jr.). He's a retired paralegal attorney now but my dad still calls me from 3/4 way around the world (I live and teach in Asia now). If I could be one quarter the man my father is, then I will achieve greatness, because that's what my dad is: greatness.
Know why Phil never worries about Will? Because he’s already street savvy. He knows the way of how things work in the world. He’s just immature and needs life experience.
The other kids were sheltered, so as they get older, Phil worries about them dealing with life complications.
Exactly
James Avery is irreplaceable! Loved him on Fresh Prince and as the voice of the Shredder. 90’s comedy shows are still very relevant for me and will always hold a special place in my heart 🙂
James Avery Rest In Peace my man, you are missed.
Joe Villanueva A lot more than your worthless ass will be.
Texas Tom oooooo roasted
Texas Tom well less worthless than you that’s for sure. Do you get a hard on for being a miserable lonely bastard?
I think the episode where Ben Vereen plays Will's birth father and Phil is there for Will (showing us all who Will's real 'dad' is) ranks up there. These are great moments too.
rcoveyduc that’s my #1 most emotional episode. When Will yells “why don’t he want me?!?!” Tears....
rcoveyduc that episode always tears me up seeing will and uncle Phil break down to me that’s the most dramatic scene in tv
no matter how many times i watch that episode, i cry in every single one of them.
I'm not going to lie. I cried when I saw that scene.
He may have been Will's farther but he sure weren't his daddy
I always wanted a dad like Uncle Phil.
Hannah Kramer that was the point lol. There wasn’t another man more capable on the show or any other at the time
@@germansantos5733 there can be... you for exmple
@@germansantos5733 when u become a father u can Make the best out of it and become as caring as uncle Phil. You can make it better then your own father!
I "DID" have a great daddy like Uncle Phil. It's jus to BAD & very very SAD that I didn't realize it until after he was gone. If I had 1 "ONE" wish right now, I would wish I could still have my daddy here with us & in the same Xtra special wish, I would wish I would've @ least made the effort to get along with my daddy. In ever so sweet remembrance of my LUVING daddy: Scotty Rex Reed - 8/26/41 to 3/25/99 @ 5:06 pm. I LUV & MISS U SO SOOOOOOOOO VERY VERY MUCH DADDY!! RIHP.💚💙👍🏽🙋🏻♀️🥰😪👨👧👌🏽😘🌻🌴🌹🙌🏼😇🙏🏼🇺🇲💙💚‼️
Me too, instead I got Charles Manson.
"I'm gonna fill this place with so much litigation..that your GRANDCHILDREN ARE GONNA NEED LOYERS" James Avery was brilliant actor, and a tremendous uncle Phil.
Did you seriously just spell litigation right but misspell lawyers as loyers? LOYERS!? 😂😂 my god ur stupid
Says the genius that spelled "Your're" as "ur", May want to watch who you call stupid man.
@@drumking241 when commenting on spelling/grammar it is best to check yours before posting. "youR're" :D
Lawyers*
@@lukeolinger6000 🤣🤣🤣
This man's delivery and his genuine attitude towards everyone in the cast can be felt during their reunion episode. It was amazing to see how much of a real life impact he had on them and how that is also portrayed in the show as well.
"Let's jet? That was hip did you hurt yourself?" Hahahahahahahaahahaha
That was really clever I thought
What makes this more endearing is that in real life these two had a close bond and a genuine love and respect for each other. RIP James Avery.
pearljam619 that’s amazing
You could feel his warmth! Love you James
I always loved the episode where will's dad came back and then left him again at the end
Amanda tompkins he's a great character.
He was a perfect role model for a lot of young brothas out here 🙏🏾💯 Respect R.I.P Uncle Phil
I'm white as a sheet of paper and Uncle Phil was a better father figure to me than my own lol
People always gotta bring race into everything…
@@ilovemikerogers this and me to.
I agree man . There be less crime and rioting if they followed his example
@@ilovemikerogers was yours on section8 and rioting .
I had my father until I was 16 and he passed suddenly. Throughout that time and after I was fortunate to have giants continuing to guide, teach and mold me in his absence. I strive to emulate those qualities and strength as an uncle and godfather to the next generation.
Absolutely lovely. He is such an amazing character. Played by such a talented man.
"Wait, I've got to go tell Carlton - I can catch him" 😂😂
When uncle Phil called will his son, I balled. It was beautiful.
James Avery is so iconic. He was a father figure to all of us not just Will.
I think everyone has their own favorite Uncle Phil moments that are relatable to them.
In the end, every Uncle Phil moment is the best one, because he was a truly great man, and inspiration.
I wish my dad was like uncle phil...my own father never really helped me financially or morally... I had to deal with it myself and became a man on my own...sure is hard but still taking notes
im really sorry you didnt have a role model on par like uncle phil , but you know something , if you ever have kids or damn even nephews , you can the their uncle phil ...
Mine was a great financial provider but a jerk of a person.
First things first Rest In Peace Uncle Phil!
WickedWizardC 4 real
vg4life u the only father that I ever knew
I get my bitch pregnant, ima be a better you
6inchesofsteel prophecies that I made way back in the ville
Niecekiel Richardson fullfilled!
I saw a kid loaded with all the potential in the world, now i see a person on the verge of realizing that potential.... Ydek how close i came to crying
If you rewatch the Pilot episode, it’s easy to see how Uncle Phil’s character really sees beyond Will’s rough exterior to see the potential he has when he proudly looks on in silence as Will, unaware that he was being observed, was performing a rendition of Ludwig van Beethoven's composition “Für Elise.” The line before your quote when he says “You have no idea what my first memory of you is’” is really powerful, when that pilot scene is on your mind.
Already crying
💯 Feel the same way..RIP James Avery
I did cry. And I’m glad I’m not alone on that
Gotta love Uncle Phil. He is, without a doubt, the best TV dad of all time
Will and James had some amazing chemistry.
They fed off each other's energy
I love how Fresh Prince hit those emotional moments in a genuine way without ever being corny.
For me, the top 2 moments:
1. When Will's dad left
2. When Carlton almost overdosed on Will's locker drugs
Man... I wish I had an father figure like Uncle Phil in my life.... Scripted or not, he makes this look so natural as if this was just an extension of his personality.
Love You Uncle Phil What A Man He Was Great ❤
Uncles are the best. They treat you differently than parents. They let you do things your parents would frown upon. My uncle Ted was such a man. He taught me how to drive in a grocery store parking lot when I was twelve. He let me look at his collection of Playboy magazines (quite a learning experience for me for sure). I could talk to him about things I could never discuss at home. I have so many fond memories of him. He has since passed but I will never forget him or stop loving him.
My uncle was like my dad--no he was my dad. I will never forget the days I spent with him and never stop loving him.
Pool hustler scene or nothing.
Veggie Gamer what about Uncle Phil just hugging will after his father left?
Matthew Baran, I fuckin' cried the first time I saw that shit. It hit me way too deep.
“Geoffrey. Break out Lucille”
Amen!
no guys! we need funny ones, not heart warming and sad parts. The pool hustler scene is perfect for at least top 3
We all go through that time in our lives when we feel how will felt... a failure, Hell for me it feels like right now, but like uncle phil keeps preaching Im keep ma head up and keep pushing because bad times don't last forever.
I wonder how much Will believed in Uncle Phil's words irl. So much potential he did realize.
"Everybody needs an uncle Phil"
I can't describe how I feel when I hear James Avery speak as both himself and as uncle Phil. I don't even know him albeit I did watch the show, yet I respect so much and his words carry so much weight to them to really hit you in the heart. When he said to Will in the 2nd clip "A man I'm damn proud of", that has so much impact on me it's so strange but feels so familiar. May you rest in peace Mr Avery 🕊
Uncle Phil was so awesome, I liked how he became the fatherly figure for Will; he really helped to shape Will a lot throughout the show.
everybody needs an uncle phl
Tariq Khan James Avery is our Uncle Phil, Even our dad at times
@@trentl6204 I don't know about that...
The apartment scene is really impactful to me. I just graduated college and got a job. I feel like an adult and want to be an independent adult but sometimes I forget it’s ok to ask for help
It’s amazing how we look back and realize we were so hard on ourselves at such a young age. I felt bad being in my early 20s and not “having it all together.” Now in my late 30s I realize I should’ve given myself more grace
I miss you Uncle Phil
😢
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Will reminds me of Alvin from Alvin and the Chipmunks he was always the trouble maker. But I learned something the one that they yell at the most is the favorite one and they admire the most. So when people are hard on you it's for a reason. Thank you James Avery for showing me that just real life lessons.
This show touches your heart and gives you so many fond memories. One of my favorite shows of all times. God bless Uncle Phil. One of the best characters on the show.
My favorite show when I was a kid.
It always helps when the mentor figure is bigger or taller than the person whose learning.
From the first episode when uncle Phil seen Will playing the piano you can tell they always deeply loved one another
Wow what an INCREDIBLE actor. You stand to attention when you hear him speak. His words have power. An the emotion he brings with his words. Wow!
RIP Uncle Phil aka Shredder, James Avery thanks for childhood moments
I swear if I had a uncle like this I would be a stronger man.
RIP James 'Tank' Avery: He was from Atlantic City, New Jersey. He was actually one of my father's closest friends throughout childhood. The 1st time I met him is when he was in the prime of the Fresh Prince; I was in 3rd or 4th grade. I asked him if he knew my father he asked me his name; then he said Yes young man your father was my best friend growing up. His mother was also a school crossing guard. Dude was a REAL G: MUCH RESPECT..
Was 'Tank' really his nickname? Interesting.
@@smill1985 Apparently so. He played O-Line on the ACHS squad. They called him tank bcuz he was built like one. I remember one time he came to our school Westside Complex; his mom was a school crossing guard. I was in 3rd or 4th grade, I said to him do you know my father he said he was friends with you. He asked me who my father was, I said Gordon Adams. He said 'Gordon Adams, that was my best buddy growing up.". My pops was also really close with Harvey Mason of Four Play. .Anyway my dad used to always say, there's my boy. Tank Avery. When he was on Fresh Prince. My 😭 pops passed away 6 months ago. Today. RIP. BLACK 🖤 👑.
That second speech felt like James Avery to Will Smith, not Uncle Phil to "Will Smith". Real life Will really matured during this show's run. I hope one day, he and the REAL Aunt Viv (Janet Hubert) can reconcile.
Both Aunt Vivs were real. Each played 3 seasons of the show
Doudt it janet crazy
Watch Mista GG’s vid about it, she literally held a grudge for 25 years lmao
Maxdud yeah, but she was obviously the better actor by far and had a WAY bigger impact on the show and plot
@@CuroxX Don't matter if you can't play with the team
I have a uncle Phil and he has helped me so much and all I have done is give him grief? The funny thing that I was born and raised in north Philadelphia the bad lands!!! He just gave me another chance at life and I won't let him down!
I have a theory as to why Uncle Phil never worries about Will: Unlike Uncle Phil's children (Hillary, Carlton, & Ashley), Will grew up without a father and like his mother mentioned, she was always working. Will grew up learning how to take care of himself, do chores while going to school, gaining life experience i.e. street smarts. Will has proven in each episode he's pretty resourceful, a people person, and can be confident in situations he's never put himself in. Hell, in the first episode, we see Will, a dude who grew up in the streets from the hood, playing Beethoven at the end of the episode. No one would have guessed that Will would be able to play piano. I think that even Will is smarter than Carlton and that's why Uncle Phil never worries about him.
Yep. I agree completely.
tears streaming down my eyes.......
Rest in peace uncle Phil fr you the only father that I ever knew💯
Yeah that one with will's dad is deep. Seeing him show that he didn't think negativity with his first thoughts and being there for him when he buried himself with work. It's what fathers do. Yeah the first parts of there lives are basically boring. But once he gets into things you both enjoy and wanna do together. Is amazing. The last steps of seeing your son go from boy to manhood. Is overwhelmingly heartbreaking. Not in a bad way. But in the best way possible. I may be a young lad. But I know more than anyone on this matter. That's why uncle phil is the og.
Uncle Phil is one helluva good man. Straight up.
When my kids get a bit older, family night is going to be watching all of the seasons of FPoBA. So many great lessons mixed with comedy that keeps the smiles on.
I don't give AF what anyone says, Uncle Phil is the best black tv dad..... PERIOD! and to all the morons in the comment section let me explain something to you: I don't watch a great many white sitcoms I mainly watch the black sitcoms it's completely unfair for me to say Uncle Phil is the best TV dad. When I have not watched all of the TV dads. I'm black. I have a tendency to watch the black TV shows there are several shows I have not watched like Dawson's Creek, Growing Pains, Mr. Belvedere, 7th Heaven and so forth and so on. that's why I say he is the best black TV Dad, it's unfair of me to put him above people whom I have never watched. it's no different when back when baseball 1st became a national sport & all of the best players were white and they never allowed any black players to compete. So how can they say all of the best players were the white when they never competed against anyone else in other ethnic groups? So please stop asking me why did I use black in the description.
And best Black TV uncle too!
oilersridersbluejays yeah he is he's one of the few characters that transitioned between two different types of father figure
aye ROC gives him a run for his money though in the tv dad department
trulyspeaking a short ran. No TV dad besides Ward Cleaver wielded wisdom like Phillip Banks. But unlike Mr. Cleaver he tackled race issues, teenage child transitioning into adulthood, father abandonment, drugs, you name it. To me no other tv dad comes close.
cryospiral uncle phil, James Evans and Carl Winslow best dad's ever but uncle phil is #1
Uncle Phil was a great man on and off the screen. I enjoyed watching him teach Will Smith a lesson every week. RIP
Uncle Phil is the man. Everybody aged 30 and over grew up with an extra uncle named phil
Every time i feel like i've got a struggle going on in my life i always find myself coming back to hearing Uncle Phil's words. It always comforts me a bit to just hear it.
Everytime I watch these videos I just get sad and cry because how special he truly was how good of an actor he is how caring of a soul he was he truly was a friendly big man a true teddy bear love you miss you sir
I feel like James Avery was all of our ‘uncle Phil’s’
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James Avery was the best TV dad! I wish I had an Uncle Phil❤RIP James🙏
"A Man I'm damn proud of."
RIP Uncle Phil
I had a lot of TV fathers in my life but Uncle Phil was one of the best. I love you man, and you will be missed.
Uncle phil is the best TV dads of all times he will always be missed by the whole world has in heaven rejoysing with the lord
tears of joy.
First things first: Rest in Peace Uncle Phil...
For real...
He's the only father I ever knew
Yo Auntie' s Favorite G - League player your the only father I've ever knew*
I get a bitch pregnant ima be a better you
3:34...that moment every kid has (even when they're not a kid anymore) when they realize everything is going to be alright. Even in my 30s, with a family of my own and after being laid off and ashamed to tell me parents, my father put his hand on my shoulder and said "It's gonna be ok. Let's get through this". No matter how old you are, no matter whether it's your blood parent or not, you still have someone there for you.
Not everybody has that.
@@anonygent There’s always somebody, you just have to open your mind to recognizing them
They really need to bring this show back and re run the whole damn thing. I truly believe it would help others to gain some perspective, direction and hope back into a lot of hearts out there!
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People talk about how bad TV is, but Black American TV in the 80s and 90s helped raise us and we had some AMAZING examples. Aunt Vivian (Hubert) and Uncle Phil. Mama Clair Huxtable. Mama Harriet and Papa Carl Winslow and big bro Eddie Winslow. Cousin Martin Payne and Gina Waters. The entire cast of A Different World post S2 we saw as our sisters and brothers, wanting to be just like them when we grew up and went to college, especially an HBCU. Khadija Sinclair Maxine Regine Kyle and Overton became our crew. Black American TV became our extended family and we need to get some of that back.
Bring back the 90's
I love the second scene most in the whole series because every child is brilliant no matter what.., but that being said if uncle Phil didn't push and motivate by his own success and discipline like he did. Will wouldn't have felt this way at all, and children need to realize as well as adults you never read a book by its cover and assume because no matter how right you think you are, your never close to what your parents or elders see you as...
Celcil49286 do you know the name of the episode of the first scene
Every child is not going to be brilliant. That is not realistic.
“Hell looks a lot better than this, I hope” 😂😂😂
Uncle phil is all time best father figure!
I miss uncle Phil teaching me life lessons. His values was undeniable. Rest in eternal peace
I wish that was my uncle !!!
Me too! I actually thought as Uncle Phil as a Dad!
Sidney Klosteren Uncle Phil is everybody's Uncle at heart. Its matter of how much respect for that man you have for him.
"how come he dont want me man??" - seriously that doesnt warrant a place here?
Because as touching and as much of a hallmark moment that was, it gets plenty of shine for that already.
This show offered more essential moments than that one.
Uncle Phil didn't really speak much with Will in that scene
@@jokerofmorocco Yeah that scene was mostly Will monologuing
Uncle Phil is from the hood to so he gets ppl with potential when given the right ppl
Every uncles job is to be there and inspire and reassure their nieces and nephews. This show had v touching moments
Damn, when uncle Phil says "Why did you lie?" Reminded me of Thanos
Both scenes gave me the goosebumps
To me what makes Uncle Phil so great is he never ridiculed his kids (Will included) for failing at something. It's when they didn't try, gave up, or didn't apply themselves that he came down hard on them. Kinda like with this apartment thing. He told them all it was a dumb idea, but when they went for it, he supported them and when it didn't work out, he didn't pull the "I told ya so." card. If you never try, you'll never succeed. It's the old cliche, it's not how many times you fall down it's how many times you pick yourself back up that matters. Vince Lombardi said, "I never lost a football game, I just ran out of time." The most successful people on earth have failed 10x more than they've succeeded. Wait I mean to say is that you never truly "fail" until you give up.
Like Pat Riley says, "I never make mistakes, I just make regrets"
@@kristianolliviere9045 Interesting quote.
Best part is when Uncle Phill listens to Will play the Piano, He knew will was very talented and intelligent
This shit still making me tear up after all these years... RIP uncle Phil
I think my favorite uncle Phil scenes are when he hustles the pool shark, and when he lays into Will's dad. Honorable mention: at the jail when Will abd Carlton are arrested